For people living with chronic pain, the hardest part often isn’t just the pain itself—it’s how much of life it quietly takes away. Everyday routines can feel overwhelming. Activities that once brought joy are avoided out of fear that they’ll make things worse. Living with chronic pain doesn’t mean that you’ve run out of answers;…

In a hospital setting, patients deserve a care team that understands their medical history and works together toward a unified plan. For stroke patients at Boone Hospital Center, that level of collaboration isn’t just the goal, it’s the standard. From the emergency department to acute care, from inpatient rehabilitation to outpatient therapy, every discipline is…

My hometown is Gallatin, MO, a rural town along the Grand River in northwest Missouri. My grandfather, father, and older sister are MU graduates, so I followed their footsteps to Columbia to attend the University of Missouri. In 2006, I graduated from the School of Health-Related Professions with a master’s degree in physical therapy.  …

I was born in Mexico, MO. I have 4 brothers. I went to William Woods University for 3 years and got an associate’s degree in business and a minor in paralegal. I have 1 daughter, 1 son-in-law and 1 granddaughter.  Why did you get into the health care field? I was a candy striper (now…

Inside the NICU Therapy Team In the quiet, carefully controlled environment of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), some of the smallest patients receive some of the most specialized care. Beyond the monitors, incubators, and medical interventions, there’s a team working hands-on to support development from the very beginning—therapy specialists who help fragile infants grow,…

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Boone Health is a dedicated hospital unit that provides intensive medical and rehabilitative care. It is designed for patients recovering from major surgeries, injuries or debilitating illness who need physician oversight and rigorous interdisciplinary therapy to regain independence. The unit must follow regulatory standards established by The Centers for Medicare…

It was summer 1991. Like a “meet cute” from a rom-com, Dave and Marie met in gross anatomy lab. She was in the OT program at Mizzou, and he was in the PT program. Back then, Mizzou’s PT and OT programs were smaller, so they had some classes together and socialized. They remained friends until…

Gregg’s passion for the voice has brought voice therapy to Boone Health  Music has always been central to Gregg Anderson’s life. His love for singing began with a strong family foundation – everyone in his family was musical. He recalls childhood Friday nights playing on the kitchen floor while his parents and friends rehearsed a…

Boone Health is proud to recognize a team that works around the clock, often behind the scenes, to ensure Boone remains a safe, welcoming place for all: our Security team.  From the moment you walk through our doors, Boone Security is hard at work. Their responsibilities go far beyond what many might expect. Security officers complete regular…

This week, we recognize Boone Health’s Transport Services team and the impact they make on patients, families, and our care teams. Keeping Boone Health Moving Keeping Boone Health moving takes teamwork, compassion and dedication, and the Transport Services Department delivers all three every day. With a team of 20 dedicated transporters, this department plays a vital role in…